Quote by Oscar Wilde

In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.

In America the young are always ready to give to those who a

Summary

This quote criticizes the tendency of young individuals in America to unquestioningly defer to the opinions and decisions of older generations. It suggests that the youth are more inclined to trust the wisdom and knowledge of their elders, even if it contradicts their own experiences and insights. The quote implies that this eagerness to value the opinions of the older generation may come at the cost of dismissing the perspectives and ideas of the younger generation.

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